Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 42 | Page 77

/////////////////////////////////////////////////// t cht lk KEEPER SECURITY: AVOIDING POOR PASSWORD PRACTICES AND DATA BREACHES The dangers of unsecured passwords are often underrated but the impact of a breach can be overwhelming. That’s why those with security firmly placed at the forefront of their operations, ensure they have adequate protection. K eeper Security is the world’s most trusted password manager and digital vault that uses a zero- knowledge security architecture and advanced encryption technology to store and secure your passwords and sensitive information covering notes, lists, files, photos and videos. Keeper is available for both personal and business users. It is trusted by millions of users and thousands of businesses worldwide. With thousands of five-star reviews in the app stores, Keeper is the www.intelligentcio.com highest-ranked password management solution in the industry. Intelligent CIO spoke to Keeper Security’s CTO Craig Lurey about how organisations and individuals can ensure their passwords are safely managed. How much of a link is there between poor password practice and data breaches/cyberattacks? There is a high correlation between poor password practices and data breaches. Over 81% of data breaches are caused by weak or stolen passwords. “ UNLIKE MOST TRADITIONAL CLOUD STORAGE PROVIDERS OR SERVICE OFFERINGS, KEEPER IS BUILT USING A ZERO- KNOWLEDGE SECURITY ARCHITECTURE. INTELLIGENTCIO 77